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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,976.94, 25,436.01 and 9,191.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,976.94, 25,436.01 and 9,191.10 is: 13,770.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,976.94 : 25,436.01 = 9,191.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,976.94/25,436.01 = 9,191.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,976.94x = 25,436.01 × 9,191.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,976.94x = 233,784,911.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,784,911.51/16,976.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,770.73

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